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At Automatica, MVTec will be focusing on the latest versions of its Halcon and Merlic software products. Live demos will demonstrate the use of modern machine vision technologies in automation scenarios. There will also be insights into new image processing functions relating to parallelization and matching.
read more...Omron is working with Cisco to further improve IoT security in factories. As part of the cooperation, Cisco's network and security technologies will be integrated into Omron's PLCs.
read more...Process monitoring with Kistler
With the process monitoring systems of the Maxymos product group from Kistler, quasi-static and highly dynamic force processes on machines and systems can be precisely monitored and controlled even under difficult ambient conditions (small installation space, low forces).
read more...With the smart EGL Profinet parallel gripper, Schunk has the world's first Profinet universal gripper with integrated electronics certified in the highest category C in its portfolio.
read more...The family-owned company Hofmann Glastechnik was faced with the challenge of finding new qualified specialists for glass production. At the same time, the company wanted to make better use of the potential of its existing employees and optimize its production processes. Today, Hofmann uses two collaborative robot arms from UR for machine loading.
read more...Camille Bauer is introducing the next performance level of the Centrax CU3000 and CU5000 in the field of energy automation and therefore also in the context of digitalization. In addition to the "Basic" version, the "Advanced" version is now also available.
read more...With the new Kuhnke FIO Controller modular PLC for DIN rail mounting, Kendrion Kuhnke now has an industrial controller with motion functionality in its portfolio. Thanks to the real-time Etherat master, the CPU runs Codesys Softmotion CNC+Robotics with typical kinematics and CNC interpolation.
read more...Independent market study on PLC systems
98% of machine manufacturers use Ethernet protocols to connect to PLC systems. This is the result of the independent market study "PLC systems". One company made strong gains in the level of awareness of PLC manufacturers.
read more...Yaskawa has expanded its production and delivery capacities and now offers higher standard availability for the Vipa 300S+ controller generation. This enables machine builders and automation specialists to respond more quickly to customer inquiries.
read more...In IBG's automatic tamping system, bundled copper pipes with a length of five meters are automatically tamped. The previous assembly process consisted of manual work outside the plant and during production breaks.
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